You might be asking yourself, “what does a goalie the Vancouver Canucks traded five years ago have to do with the team now?” The answer is, a lot; remember, we’re still paying this guy, too. If Roberto Luongo chooses to retire before his contract finishes, the Canucks will be put in a tough situation. Allow me to explain.
As The Canuck Way’s very own Oliver Thompson detailed in his March 2019 article “What happens if Roberto Luongo retires”, the Canucks could get hit with a painful cap recapture penalty if Luongo calls it quits before his contract expires.